The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 27,500
€ 28,200
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 cm shorter, 0.5 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
1421
1777
1966
1447
1782
2039
1777 mm
Width
1782 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
2601
4237
2640
4266
4237 mm
Length
4266 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
1270 kg
Kerb Weight
1477 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
207 kg
14.01 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
2400 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo C30 D5
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
350 NM
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
128 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
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10.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.3 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
10.33 kg/bhp
8.3 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
56 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
46 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
621 mi
Range
541 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
621 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
94.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
141.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
94.8 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
480 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
